Nelson, Ciera A
1936 E MARMION ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
10 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 81 Findings
Most recent: Dec 18, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
81 Important
Across 10 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (35), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (30), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 81 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
Jan 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
Jan 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Dec 1, 20215 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Feb 4, 202018 Findings18 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(1)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(4)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 8, 20195 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
Dec 21, 201713 Findings13 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(1)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(3)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Feb 24, 201721 Findings21 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(1)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(5)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 31, 201613 Findings13 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(6)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(5)
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